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Placement Test
READING
1/2/3 (in any order): A/D/F
4 goddess 5 Mercury 6 Earth’s sister 7 water 8 hotter 9 sulphuric acid 10 radar
11 NOT GIVEN 12 FALSE 13 TRUE 14 NOT GIVEN 15 FALSE 16 powerful electromagnets
17 (scientific) experiments 18 magnetic forces 19 contact 20 costs
LISTENING
1 Queen’s Park
2 Green Hall
3 Central Gardens
4 Grey Castle
5 Grey Castle
6 Queen’s Park
7 B 8 C 9 C 10 A
11 1960s
12 battery/Battery/BATTERY
13 1980
14 academic
15 10,000
16 (a) review
17 test centres
18 Speaking/speaking/SPEAKING
19 2005
20 (highly) competitive
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Jean: Oh, there you are, Paul. Do you have a few minutes? Can we think about this year’s school trip?
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Jean:Jean: Oh, there you are, Paul. Do you have a few minutes? Can we think about this year’s school trip?Oh, there you are, Paul. Do you have a few minutes? Can we think about this year’s school trip?
Paul: Hi, Jean. Yes, of course. Have you got any ideas?
Jean: Oh, there you are, Paul. Do you have a few minutes? Can we think about this year’s school trip?
Paul:Paul: Hi, Jean. Yes, of course. Have you got any ideas?Hi, Jean. Yes, of course. Have you got any ideas?
Jean: I’ve been looking through some information, and I’ve brought a few leaflets with me. Here you are.
Paul: Hi, Jean. Yes, of course. Have you got any ideas?
Jean:Jean: I’ve been looking through some information, and I’ve brought a few leaflets with me. Here you are.I’ve been looking through some information, and I’ve brought a few leaflets with me. Here you are.
Paul: Okay, thanks. Just remind me when the trip is.
Jean: I’ve been looking through some information, and I’ve brought a few leaflets with me. Here you are.
Paul:Paul: Okay, thanks. Just remind me when the trip is.Okay, thanks. Just remind me when the trip is.
Jean: Next Friday. We’ll be leaving at nine and be back here at around four, so we’ve probably got time to visit a couple of places. Let’s see.
Paul: Okay, thanks. Just remind me when the trip is.
Jean:Jean: Next Friday. We’ll be leaving at nine and be back here at around four, so we’ve probably got time to visit a couple of places. Let’s see.Next Friday. We’ll be leaving at nine and be back here at around four, so we’ve probably got time to visit a couple of places. Let’s see.
What leaflet have you got there?
Jean: Next Friday. We’ll be leaving at nine and be back here at around four, so we’ve probably got time to visit a couple of places. Let’s see.
What leaflet have you got there?What leaflet have you got there?
Paul: Central Gardens. Looks like a nice place. It’s open from nine until six, so we could go there any time we wanted, really. What about
What leaflet have you got there?
Paul:Paul: Central Gardens. Looks like a nice place. It’s open from nine until six, so we could go there any time we wanted, really. What aboutCentral Gardens. Looks like a nice place. It’s open from nine until six, so we could go there any time we wanted, really. What about
there in the morning and then somewhere else in the afternoon?
Paul: Central Gardens. Looks like a nice place. It’s open from nine until six, so we could go there any time we wanted, really. What about
there in the morning and then somewhere else in the afternoon?there in the morning and then somewhere else in the afternoon?
Jean: Farmer’s Market would be an option first as well, at least until they close at one. Or we could try Grey Castle. That should be possible in
there in the morning and then somewhere else in the afternoon?
Jean:Jean: Farmer’s Market would be an option first as well, at least until they close at one. Or we could try Grey Castle. That should be possible inFarmer’s Market would be an option first as well, at least until they close at one. Or we could try Grey Castle. That should be possible in
the morning or in the afternoon…oh, hang on. That’s at the weekend. The last admission is at noon on weekdays. Green Hall says the same
Jean: Farmer’s Market would be an option first as well, at least until they close at one. Or we could try Grey Castle. That should be possible in
the morning or in the afternoon…oh, hang on. That’s at the weekend. The last admission is at noon on weekdays. Green Hall says the samethe morning or in the afternoon…oh, hang on. That’s at the weekend. The last admission is at noon on weekdays. Green Hall says the same
thing.
the morning or in the afternoon…oh, hang on. That’s at the weekend. The last admission is at noon on weekdays. Green Hall says the same
thing.thing.
Paul:
thing.
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thing.
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Queen’s Park opens at eight, so we could go there first. Or, according to these times, we could go there on the way back to school,Queen’s Park opens at eight, so we could go there first. Or, according to these times, we could go there on the way back to school,Queen’s Park opens at eight, so we could go there first. Or, according to these times, we could go there on the way back to school,
because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.
Paul: Queen’s Park opens at eight, so we could go there first. Or, according to these times, we could go there on the way back to school,Queen’s Park opens at eight, so we could go there first. Or, according to these times, we could go there on the way back to school,
because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.
Jean: Okay. That gives us a few options. We went to Queen’s Park a couple of years ago, didn’t we? I seem to remember that the pupils really
because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.because they don’t close the gates until sunset during the week.
Jean:Jean: Okay. That gives us a few options. We went to Queen’s Park a couple of years ago, didn’t we? I seem to remember that the pupils reallyOkay. That gives us a few options. We went to Queen’s Park a couple of years ago, didn’t we? I seem to remember that the pupils really
enjoyed it. It’d be nice to go somewhere new as well. I’ve seen groups from other schools going around Grey Castle.
Jean: Okay. That gives us a few options. We went to Queen’s Park a couple of years ago, didn’t we? I seem to remember that the pupils really
enjoyed it. It’d be nice to go somewhere new as well. I’ve seen groups from other schools going around Grey Castle.enjoyed it. It’d be nice to go somewhere new as well. I’ve seen groups from other schools going around Grey Castle.
Paul: So have I. But then again,
Paul:Paul: So have I. But then again,So have I. But then again, Q2
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maybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes round
maybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes roundmaybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes roundmaybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes round
there. Farmer’s Market is popular with other schools, though, so it must be interesting.
Paul: So have I. But then again, maybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes roundmaybe we should play it safe and go to Green Hall. At least we’ve got experience of taking classes round
there.there. Farmer’s Market is popular with other schools, though, so it must be interesting.Farmer’s Market is popular with other schools, though, so it must be interesting.Farmer’s Market is popular with other schools, though, so it must be interesting.
Jean: It’d be good to go somewhere where someone can show the pupils around, you know, explain things to them. I’ve been on a tour
there. Farmer’s Market is popular with other schools, though, so it must be interesting.
Jean:Jean: It’d be good to go somewhere where someone can show the pupils around, you know, explain things to them. I’ve been on a tourIt’d be good to go somewhere where someone can show the pupils around, you know, explain things to them. I’ve been on a tour
round the Castle and they do a really good job. I think they have guides at the Hall, too, don’t they?
Jean: It’d be good to go somewhere where someone can show the pupils around, you know, explain things to them. I’ve been on a tour
round the Castle and they do a really good job. I think they have guides at the Hall, too, don’t they?round the Castle and they do a really good job. I think they have guides at the Hall, too, don’t they?
Paul: It says here that they used to but don’t any more.
Paul:Paul: It says here that they used to but don’t any more.It says here that they used to but don’t any more. Q3
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You can get shown round Central Gardens, though. I think we’d have to do any
You can get shown round Central Gardens, though.You can get shown round Central Gardens, though.You can get shown round Central Gardens, though. I think we’d have to do any
explaining if we took the pupils to the Market or the Park. That wouldn’t be a problem, though.
Paul: It says here that they used to but don’t any more. You can get shown round Central Gardens, though.You can get shown round Central Gardens, though.
explaining if we took the pupils to the Market or the Park. That wouldn’t be a problem, though.explaining if we took the pupils to the Market or the Park. That wouldn’t be a problem, though.explaining if we took the pupils to the Market or the Park. That wouldn’t be a problem, though.
Jean: No, and at least those two would be free, wouldn’t they? I think all the others charge and we’d have to get the parents to pay some
explaining if we took the pupils to the Market or the Park. That wouldn’t be a problem, though.
Jean:Jean: No, and at least those two would be free, wouldn’t they? I think all the others charge and we’d have to get the parents to pay someNo, and at least those two would be free, wouldn’t they? I think all the others charge and we’d have to get the parents to pay some
money.
Jean: No, and at least those two would be free, wouldn’t they? I think all the others charge and we’d have to get the parents to pay some
money.
Paul: I’m sure they wouldn’t mind paying if it was a small amount. Let me check the leaflets.
money.
Paul:Paul: I’m sure they wouldn’t mind paying if it was a small amount. Let me check the leaflets.I’m sure they wouldn’t mind paying if it was a small amount. Let me check the leaflets. Q4Q4
There’s a special price for large groups at GreyThere’s a special price for large groups at GreyThere’s a special price for large groups at Grey
Castle. Oh, but you can get into Central Gardens for nothing.
Paul: I’m sure they wouldn’t mind paying if it was a small amount. Let me check the leaflets.
Castle.Castle. Oh, but you can get into Central Gardens for nothing.Oh, but you can get into Central Gardens for nothing.
Jean: Right. Oh, I’ve just thought of something. We wouldn’t need to book anything if we were going to Queen’s Park, but what about the
Castle. Oh, but you can get into Central Gardens for nothing.
Jean:Jean: Right. Oh, I’ve just thought of something. We wouldn’t need to book anything if we were going to Queen’s Park, but what about theRight. Oh, I’ve just thought of something. We wouldn’t need to book anything if we were going to Queen’s Park, but what about the
other places?
Jean: Right. Oh, I’ve just thought of something. We wouldn’t need to book anything if we were going to Queen’s Park, but what about the
other places?other places?
Paul: Er…
other places?
Paul:Paul: Er…Er…Q5
other places?
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Central Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. The
other places?
Central Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. TheCentral Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. TheCentral Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. The
same at Grey Castle. Farmer’s Market says you can just turn up, and so does Green Hall.
Paul: Er… Central Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. TheCentral Gardens say you need to let them know if there are more than ten people in your group, which would include us. The
same at Grey Castle.same at Grey Castle.same at Grey Castle. Farmer’s Market says you can just turn up, and so does Green Hall.Farmer’s Market says you can just turn up, and so does Green Hall.
Jean: Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?
same at Grey Castle.same at Grey Castle. Farmer’s Market says you can just turn up, and so does Green Hall.
Jean:Jean: Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?
Paul: Yes, sounds good. We should contact them to book it as soon as possible.
Jean: Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?
Paul:Paul: Yes, sounds good. We should contact them to book it as soon as possible.Yes, sounds good. We should contact them to book it as soon as possible. Q6
Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?
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In the afternoon we can do something a bit more relaxed
Right. Well, I suggest we take the pupils to Grey Castle for a tour in the morning. How does that sound?
In the afternoon we can do something a bit more relaxedIn the afternoon we can do something a bit more relaxed
at the park, and we’ll have to think about going to Green Hall another year. Shame Farmer’s Market isn’t open, but we can’t change the day.
Paul: Yes, sounds good. We should contact them to book it as soon as possible. In the afternoon we can do something a bit more relaxedIn the afternoon we can do something a bit more relaxed
at the park,at the park, and we’ll have to think about going to Green Hall another year. Shame Farmer’s Market isn’t open, but we can’t change the day.and we’ll have to think about going to Green Hall another year. Shame Farmer’s Market isn’t open, but we can’t change the day.and we’ll have to think about going to Green Hall another year. Shame Farmer’s Market isn’t open, but we can’t change the day.
Jean: So, that’s a decision, then. Now, let’s think about what we’re going to get the pupils to do. It’s a school trip, after all, and we should give
at the park,at the park, and we’ll have to think about going to Green Hall another year. Shame Farmer’s Market isn’t open, but we can’t change the day.
Jean:Jean: So, that’s a decision, then. Now, let’s think about what we’re going to get the pupils to do. It’s a school trip, after all, and we should giveSo, that’s a decision, then. Now, let’s think about what we’re going to get the pupils to do. It’s a school trip, after all, and we should give
them some work to do.
Jean: So, that’s a decision, then. Now, let’s think about what we’re going to get the pupils to do. It’s a school trip, after all, and we should give
them some work to do.them some work to do.
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Paul: I think they should know something about the place before they go. That way they know what they’re looking at, and they’ll be able toPaul: I think they should know something about the place before they go. That way they know what they’re looking at, and they’ll be able to
write about it better when they get back.
Paul: I think they should know something about the place before they go. That way they know what they’re looking at, and they’ll be able to
write about it better when they get back.write about it better when they get back. Q7
I think they should know something about the place before they go. That way they know what they’re looking at, and they’ll be able to
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I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.
I think they should know something about the place before they go. That way they know what they’re looking at, and they’ll be able to
I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.
Jean: Good idea. I’ll write something for them to do as they’re going round the place.
write about it better when they get back. I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.
Jean:Jean: Good idea. I’ll write something for them to do as they’re going round the place.Good idea. I’ll write something for them to do as they’re going round the place.Good idea. I’ll write something for them to do as they’re going round the place. Q8
I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.
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We did a quiz last year, and that worked really well.
I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.I’ll put some information together to look at at home and give them copies after the next lesson.
We did a quiz last year, and that worked really well.We did a quiz last year, and that worked really well.We did a quiz last year, and that worked really well.
I’ll do the same kind of thing this time.
Jean: Good idea. I’ll write something for them to do as they’re going round the place.
I’ll do the same kind of thing this time.I’ll do the same kind of thing this time.
Paul: Okay. Now, what about the travel arrangements? How are we getting there?
I’ll do the same kind of thing this time.I’ll do the same kind of thing this time.
Paul:Paul: Okay. Now, what about the travel arrangements? How are we getting there?Okay. Now, what about the travel arrangements? How are we getting there?
Jean: What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.
Paul: Okay. Now, what about the travel arrangements? How are we getting there?
Jean:Jean: What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.
Paul: Hmm. It’s quite a long way, isn’t it?
Jean: What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.
Paul:Paul: Hmm. It’s quite a long way, isn’t it?Hmm. It’s quite a long way, isn’t it? Q9
What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.
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We could hire a coach for the day, which is what we usually do. Or there’s the train.
What do you think? I remember one year Mrs. Jackson took her group by bus, and that was a complete nightmare.
We could hire a coach for the day, which is what we usually do.We could hire a coach for the day, which is what we usually do. Or there’s the train.Or there’s the train.
Jean: It’s rush hour, though, isn’t it, so it’ll be really crowded. And it’ll be more convenient for the rest of the day if we’ve got our own
Paul: Hmm. It’s quite a long way, isn’t it? We could hire a coach for the day, which is what we usually do.We could hire a coach for the day, which is what we usually do. Or there’s the train.
Jean:Jean: It’s rush hour, though, isn’t it, so it’ll be really crowded.It’s rush hour, though, isn’t it, so it’ll be really crowded.It’s rush hour, though, isn’t it, so it’ll be really crowded. And it’ll be more convenient for the rest of the day if we’ve got our ownAnd it’ll be more convenient for the rest of the day if we’ve got our ownAnd it’ll be more convenient for the rest of the day if we’ve got our own
transport.
Jean: It’s rush hour, though, isn’t it, so it’ll be really crowded.
transport.
Paul: Yes, we’ll do that, then. Anything else?
transport.transport.
Paul:Paul: Yes, we’ll do that, then. Anything else?Yes, we’ll do that, then. Anything else?
Jean: Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.
Paul: Yes, we’ll do that, then. Anything else?
Jean:Jean: Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.
Paul: It would take too long with so many.
Jean: Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.
Paul:Paul: It would take too long with so many.It would take too long with so many. Q10
Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.
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I know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all the
Oh, we need to let the parents know what’s happening. We could ask the office to call everyone.
I know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all theI know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all theI know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all the
parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.
Paul: It would take too long with so many. I know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all theI know when we send a letter home there are always a few pupils who lose it, but not all the
parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.
Jean: Right, I’ll go and tell the pupils the good news.
parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.parents have email yet, so I don’t think we have any choice, really. I’ll write something and take it to the school office this afternoon.
Jean:Jean: Right, I’ll go and tell the pupils the good news.Right, I’ll go and tell the pupils the good news.

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Female lecturer: Hello everyone. Now, the International English Language Testing System exam, or IELTS as it’s better known, is one of the
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Female lecturer:Female lecturer: Hello everyone. Now, the International English Language Testing System exam, or IELTS as it’s better known, is one of theHello everyone. Now, the International English Language Testing System exam, or IELTS as it’s better known, is one of the
most successful and popular English-language exams in the world today. What we’re going to look at now is the history of IELTS, and how it
Female lecturer: Hello everyone. Now, the International English Language Testing System exam, or IELTS as it’s better known, is one of the
most successful and popular English-language exams in the world today. What we’re going to look at now is the history of IELTS, and how itmost successful and popular English-language exams in the world today. What we’re going to look at now is the history of IELTS, and how it
came to be so successful.
most successful and popular English-language exams in the world today. What we’re going to look at now is the history of IELTS, and how it
came to be so successful.came to be so successful.
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The story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTB to test international applicants wanting to study
The story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTB to test international applicants wanting to study
at universities and colleges in the UK.
The story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTB
at universities and colleges in the UK.at universities and colleges in the UK. Q12
The story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTB
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EPTB, by the way, stood for English Proficiency Test Battery. Strange name, I know!
The story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTBThe story starts back in the 1960s, when the British Council created an exam called EPTB to test international applicants wanting to study
EPTB, by the way, stood for English Proficiency Test Battery.EPTB, by the way, stood for English Proficiency Test Battery. Strange name, I know!Strange name, I know!
This exam mainly used multiple choice questions, and by the end of the 1970s was considered a little old-fashioned. So,
at universities and colleges in the UK. EPTB, by the way, stood for English Proficiency Test Battery.EPTB, by the way, stood for English Proficiency Test Battery. Strange name, I know!
This exam mainly used multiple choice questions, and by the end of the 1970s was considered a little old-fashioned. So,This exam mainly used multiple choice questions, and by the end of the 1970s was considered a little old-fashioned. So,This exam mainly used multiple choice questions, and by the end of the 1970s was considered a little old-fashioned. So, Q13
Strange name, I know!
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in 1980, itin 1980, it
was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service. This new exam was much more modern in approach – it was much more
This exam mainly used multiple choice questions, and by the end of the 1970s was considered a little old-fashioned. So, in 1980, it
was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service. This new exam was much more modern in approach – it was much moreThis new exam was much more modern in approach – it was much moreThis new exam was much more modern in approach – it was much more
communicative, for example – and
was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.
communicative, for example – andcommunicative, for example – and Q14
was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.
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was intended to reflect how language was used in the real world, particularly in the academic context
was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service.was replaced by ELTS, the English Language Testing Service. This new exam was much more modern in approach – it was much more
was intended to reflect how language was used in the real world, particularly in the academic contextwas intended to reflect how language was used in the real world, particularly in the academic contextwas intended to reflect how language was used in the real world, particularly in the academic context
of universities and colleges.
communicative, for example – and
of universities and colleges.of universities and colleges.
However, during the 1980s the number of candidates taking the test was quite low. For example, only 4,000 people took the test in 1981.
of universities and colleges.of universities and colleges.
However, during the 1980s the number of candidates taking the test was quite low. For example, only 4,000 people took the test in 1981.However, during the 1980s the number of candidates taking the test was quite low. For example, only 4,000 people took the test in 1981.
It’s true that
It’s true thatIt’s true that Q15
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this had risen to 10,000 by 1985, but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –
this had risen to 10,000 by 1985,this had risen to 10,000 by 1985, but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –
more than a million – you can see why they considered it to be quite small. There were also some practical problems with the test, so
It’s true that this had risen to 10,000 by 1985,this had risen to 10,000 by 1985, but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –
more than a million – you can see why they considered it to be quite small. There were also some practical problems with the test, somore than a million – you can see why they considered it to be quite small. There were also some practical problems with the test, somore than a million – you can see why they considered it to be quite small. There were also some practical problems with the test, so Q16
but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –
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in
but if you compare that to the number of candidates who take IELTS each year these days –
inin
1987 it was decided to conduct a review, leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.
more than a million – you can see why they considered it to be quite small. There were also some practical problems with the test, so
1987 it was decided to conduct a review,1987 it was decided to conduct a review, leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.
Over the next few years the number of candidates increased rapidly.
1987 it was decided to conduct a review, leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.
Over the next few years the number of candidates increased rapidly.Over the next few years the number of candidates increased rapidly. Q17
leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.
Q17Q17
In 1995, there were over 43,000 candidates, and it was possible to
leading to a revised version of the exam. This was introduced in 1989, under its new name: IELTS.
In 1995, there were over 43,000 candidates, and it was possible toIn 1995, there were over 43,000 candidates, and it was possible toIn 1995, there were over 43,000 candidates, and it was possible to
take the test in any one of 210 test centres around the world.
Over the next few years the number of candidates increased rapidly.
take the test in any one of 210 test centres around the world.take the test in any one of 210 test centres around the world.
1995 was also the year of the next revision to the exam, which simplified the Reading module and also improved exam administration.
take the test in any one of 210 test centres around the world.take the test in any one of 210 test centres around the world.
1995 was also the year of the next revision to the exam, which simplified the Reading module and also improved exam administration.1995 was also the year of the next revision to the exam, which simplified the Reading module and also improved exam administration.
Further minor changes followed.
Further minor changes followed.Further minor changes followed. Q18
Q18Q18
The Speaking module was altered in 2001, and the criteria for marking the Writing tasks were revised in
The Speaking module was altered in 2001,The Speaking module was altered in 2001, and the criteria for marking the Writing tasks were revised inand the criteria for marking the Writing tasks were revised in
Q19
Further minor changes followed.
Q19Q19
2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered at certain test centres.
Further minor changes followed. The Speaking module was altered in 2001,The Speaking module was altered in 2001,The Speaking module was altered in 2001,The Speaking module was altered in 2001, and the criteria for marking the Writing tasks were revised in
2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered at certain test centres.at certain test centres.
2003 was a milestone for IELTS, as it was the year when the number of candidates went over half a million for the first time. There’s no doubt
2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered2005. In the same year, a computerised version of the exam was offered at certain test centres.
2003 was a milestone for IELTS, as it was the year when the number of candidates went over half a million for the first time. There’s no doubt2003 was a milestone for IELTS, as it was the year when the number of candidates went over half a million for the first time. There’s no doubt
that today, with, as we said, a candidature more than double what it was back in 2003, IELTS is a major player
that today, with, as we said, a candidature more than double what it was back in 2003, IELTS is a major playerthat today, with, as we said, a candidature more than double what it was back in 2003, IELTS is a major player Q20
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in the highly competitive
in the highly competitivein the highly competitivein the highly competitive
industry of English-language examinations.
that today, with, as we said, a candidature more than double what it was back in 2003, IELTS is a major player
industry of English-language examinations.industry of English-language examinations.industry of English-language examinations.
LANGUAGE PRODUCTION
1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 A
11 at 12 In/By 13 my 14 the 15 although/though/where 16 than 17 If/When/Where
18 which/that/to 19 However/Nevertheless/Nonetheless/Still/Yet 20 there
Unit 1: The Arts
Reading Skills for IELTS: sentence completion
Ex A
a Text 3 b Text 1 c Text 2
Ex B
2 verb 3 noun 4 adjective
1 prehistoric 2 date 3 paintings 4 rare
Ex C
2 i and ii (Note the difference between the years.)
3 ii and iii
4 v
1 indie (rock) 2 formed 3 number one 4 (first) week
Ex D
1 all forms of
…‘anime’refers to all forms of animation…
2 exaggerated
…use of exaggerated physical features…
3 drawn by hand
Traditionally, anime is drawn by hand…
4 (digital) technology
…developments in digital technology have led to much computer-generated anime being produced in recent years.
Wordbank: Text vocabulary
1 abstract 2 band 3 brought 4 animation 5 style 6 highlight
Listening skills for IELTS: multiple choice
Ex A
1 traffic accident 2 at work 3 got lost 4 dull 5 disorganised 6 surprising
Ex B
1 C
Richard says that he lost his way around town.
(Answer A is incorrect because Emily thought he might have been in an accident)
2 B
Emily says that she thought it was badly planned.

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Richard: Here at last! Sorry I’m late.
Audioscript CD1, 3
Richard:Richard: Here at last! Sorry I’m late.Here at last! Sorry I’m late.
Emily: That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.
Richard: Here at last! Sorry I’m late.
Emily:Emily: That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.
Richard: No, no. Nothing like that.
Emily: That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.
Richard:Richard: No, no. Nothing like that.No, no. Nothing like that. Q1
That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.
Q1Q1
I just lost my way around town. I haven’t been to this café before. Still, I found it in the end. Anyway, how
That’s okay. I was beginning to get worried. I thought you might have had an accident or something.
I just lost my way around town.I just lost my way around town.I just lost my way around town. I haven’t been to this café before. Still, I found it in the end. Anyway, howI haven’t been to this café before. Still, I found it in the end. Anyway, how
are you?
Richard:
are you?are you?
Emily: Fine. Actually, I’m a little tired. I spent all morning at the exhibition of contemporary art.
are you?
Emily:Emily: Fine. Actually, I’m a little tired. I spent all morning at theFine. Actually, I’m a little tired. I spent all morning at the exhibition of contemporary art.
Richard: Oh, yes. Was that at the Johnson Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?
Emily: Fine. Actually, I’m a little tired. I spent all morning at the exhibition of contemporary art.
Richard:Richard: Oh, yes. Was that at the JohnsonOh, yes. Was that at the Johnson Gallery?Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?I heard about that. How was it?Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?Gallery?Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?Gallery?
Emily: Well, there were some great pictures. They had oil paintings from lots of different artists.
Richard: Oh, yes. Was that at the Johnson Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?Gallery? I heard about that. How was it?Gallery?
Emily:Emily: Well, there were some great pictures. They hadWell, there were some great pictures. They had oil paintingsoil paintings from lots of different artists.from lots of different artists. Q2Q2
I thought it was badly planned, though, toI thought it was badly planned, though, to
be honest. Sometimes I didn’t know what painting I was looking at. I had to search through the catalogue to find them.
Emily: Well, there were some great pictures. They had oil paintings from lots of different artists. I thought it was badly planned, though, to
be honest. Sometimes I didn’t know what painting I was looking at. I had to search through thebe honest. Sometimes I didn’t know what painting I was looking at. I had to search through the cataloguecataloguecatalogue to find them.to find them.
Richard: I might try to see it next week.
be honest. Sometimes I didn’t know what painting I was looking at. I had to search through the
Richard:Richard: I might try to see it next week.I might try to see it next week.
Emily: Yes, you should.
Richard: I might try to see it next week.
Emily:Emily: Yes, you should.Yes, you should.
Ex C
1 critical/uncritical 2 forgetful/forgettable/unforgettable 3 confusing/confused 4 emotional/unemotional 5 colourful/colourless 6 dramatic
Ex D
1 C
Emily says that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing.
2 C
Richard says he thinks her pictures are really dramatic.
3 B
Emily says that there is the exam in July.
4 A
Richard says that they can meet in ten days’time.
(Answer B is incorrect because he says that he is going on a holiday in a fortnight.)
Richard: Maybe I’ll go and see the exhibition this weekend. Anyway, tell me about this photography course you’ve started. How’s thatRichard: Maybe I’ll go and see the exhibition this weekend. Anyway, tell me about this photography course you’ve started. How’s that
going?going?
Emily: Oh, yes. Well, it’s going really well. I’ve had three lessons so far, and I get on well with the other students.
going?
Richard: What about the teacher?
Richard: What about the teacher?
Emily: Mr Waterhouse? He’s a nice guy, and he really knows what he’s doing. He gives us an assignment each week and then he takes a lookEmily: Mr Waterhouse? He’s a nice guy, and he really knows what he’s doing. He gives us an assignment each week and then he takes a look
at the photographs we’ve taken.
Emily: Mr Waterhouse? He’s a nice guy, and he really knows what he’s doing. He gives us an assignment each week and then he takes a look
at the photographs we’ve taken. Q1
Mr Waterhouse? He’s a nice guy, and he really knows what he’s doing. He gives us an assignment each week and then he takes a look
Q1
The only problem is that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing. And it’s not just me because one
Mr Waterhouse? He’s a nice guy, and he really knows what he’s doing. He gives us an assignment each week and then he takes a look
The only problem is that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing.The only problem is that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing. And it’s not just me because one
or two of the other students have said the same thing. It’s interesting, though.
at the photographs we’ve taken. The only problem is that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing.The only problem is that some of his explanations can be a bit confusing.
Richard: Is that your camera? Have you taken any photos today?
Richard: Is that your camera? Have you taken any photos today?
Emily: Yes, one or two. I’ll show you on the camera. Let me see…I quite like this one…and these two.
Is that your camera? Have you taken any photos today?
Richard: They’re great. I really like them, especially these ones of the sky.
Richard: They’re great. I really like them, especially these ones of the sky. Q2
Yes, one or two. I’ll show you on the camera. Let me see…I quite like this one…and these two.
Q2
They’re really dramatic, with all the clouds in black and white like
Yes, one or two. I’ll show you on the camera. Let me see…I quite like this one…and these two.
They’re really dramatic,They’re really dramatic, with all the clouds in black and white like
that. What are you going to do with them?
They’re great. I really like them, especially these ones of the sky.
Emily: Well, I’ll use them for my course. We have to display the work we’ve done all year, and
Emily: Well, I’ll use them for my course. We have to display the work we’ve done all year, and Q3Q3
then there’s the exam in July, of course.then there’s the exam in July, of coursethen there’s the exam in July, of course.
Richard: At least it’ll be nice and warm then!
Emily: Well, I’ll use them for my course. We have to display the work we’ve done all year, and
Richard: At least it’ll be nice and warm then!
Emily: Yes, I’ve had enough of this cold weather. Oh, look at the time! I have to go, I’m afraid. When shall we get together again?Emily: Yes, I’ve had enough of this cold weather. Oh, look at the time! I have to go, I’m afraid. When shall we get together again?
Richard: I’m busy next week because I’m going on holiday in a fortnight.
Emily: Yes, I’ve had enough of this cold weather. Oh, look at the time! I have to go, I’m afraid. When shall we get together again?
Richard: I’m busy next week because I’m going on holiday in a fortnight.
Emily: Lucky you!
I’m busy next week because I’m going on holiday in a fortnight.
Emily: Lucky you!
Richard: Yeah. We can meet before then, though.
Emily: Lucky you!
Richard: Yeah. We can meet before then, though. Q4Q4
Let’s say in ten days’time.Let’s say in ten days’time.Let’s say in ten days’time.
Emily: Sure. Let’s meet here again. And don’t get lost next time!
Yeah. We can meet before then, though. Let’s say in ten days’time.
Richard: Bye.
Richard: Bye.
Wordbank
1 contemporary art
2 oil painting
3 catalogue
4 gallery
5 exhibition
Speaking skills for IELTS: providing information
Grammarbank: Talking about the present
2 I’m/I am directing 3 I really want 4 I’ve/I have never been 5 I’ve/I have been playing/I’ve/I have played
Ex A
1 too nervous
2 enough/relaxed
3 an incomplete answer/too slow
4 excellent/excellently
Interviewer: Do you have any hobbies?Interviewer: Do you have any hobbies?
Candidate 1: No…I not have time for hobbies. You understand?
Do you have any hobbies?
Candidate 1: No…I not have time for hobbies. You understand?
Interviewer: What different types of entertainment are available where you live?Interviewer: What different types of entertainment are available where you live?
Candidate 2: Actually, I’m very lucky. I live in an area with loads of things to do. There’s a big cinema complex just down the road from
What different types of entertainment are available where you live?
Candidate 2: Actually, I’m very lucky. I live in an area with loads of things to do. There’s a big cinema complex just down the road from
where I live, and there are several theatres and venues for concerts nearby. There are also a lot of restaurants. The only thing we don’t have
Actually, I’m very lucky. I live in an area with loads of things to do. There’s a big cinema complex just down the road from
that I’d really like is an ice rink. I love ice skating!
that I’d really like is an ice rink. I love ice skating!

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Interviewer: When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?Interviewer: When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?
Candidate 3: I, well, errr, I, when I go out for an evening, I like to go out with my friends and do something, err, well, something err err
When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?
Candidate 3: I, well, errr, I, when I go out for an evening, I like to go out with my friends and do something, err, well, something err err
enjoyable.enjoyable.
Interviewer: Are there any kinds of entertainment you don’t like?
enjoyable.
Interviewer: Are there any kinds of entertainment you don’t like?
Candidate 4: Well, I’m not very keen on watching sport, to be honest. I quite like playing basketball or tennis, you know, but the idea of
Are there any kinds of entertainment you don’t like?
Candidate 4: Well, I’m not very keen on watching sport, to be honest. I quite like playing basketball or tennis, you know, but the idea of
going to watch a football match – well, it’s just not for me.
Well, I’m not very keen on watching sport, to be honest. I quite like playing basketball or tennis, you know, but the idea of
going to watch a football match – well, it’s just not for me.
Wordbank: Speaking
1 on 2 up 3 for 4 so 5 a few/such 6 many/but
Ex B
Students’own notes
Students’own responses
Pronunciation: Stress changes 1 – verbs/nouns
2 transport (noun) transport (verb)
3 extract (verb) extract (noun)
4 record (noun) record (verb)
1 I suspect the main character will be a suspect.
Audioscript CD1, 6
1 I suspect the main character will be a suspect.I suspect the main character will be a suspect.
2 What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?
I suspect the main character will be a suspect.I suspect the main character will be a suspect.
2 What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?
3 When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.
What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?What means of transport will they use to transport the paintings?
3 When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.
4 Shall I keep a record? We need to record all the results.
3 When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.When you extract some words from a text, you have an extract.
4 Shall I keep a record? We need to record all the results.Shall I keep a record? We need to record all the results.Shall I keep a record? We need to record all the results.
Writing skills for IELTS: understanding and interpreting data
Grammarbank: Using the passive
2 ✔
3 attended/were attended
4 seeing/seen or are seeing/were seen
Wordbank: Writing
go up: rise
go down: decline, decrease, drop, fall
slow: gradual, steady
quick: sharp, sudden
small: insignificant, slight
big: considerable, large, significant
Ex A
1 d 2 b 3 c 4 a
Ex B
2 false
3 false
4 true
5 false
Ex C
Sample answers
i) The number of men attending art galleries showed a sudden drop between 1995 and 2000. It then remained stable up to 2005 before
rising sharply to the levels seen today.
ii) The number of men attending art galleries fell significantly between 1995 and 2000 and then remained constant until 2005. This number
then increased sharply to the current levels.
Ex D
dropped sharply - increased sharply
significant increase – slight increase
gradually dropping – sharply dropping
Ex E
Sample paragraph
It can be seen that the number of people attending classical music concerts fell gradually from 10% in the first year to 5% in the tenth year. The
percentage of people going to the ballet dropped significantly from 6% to 2% in the fifth year then rose considerably to 8% in the tenth year. There
was a slight increase of 2% in opera attendance in the fifth year, although this then declined slightly to 6% over the last five years of the study.

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EXAM PRACTICE
READING
1 spelling and pronunciation
Although the spelling and pronunciation differ between languages…
2 five hundred years
…as a‘normal’acoustic guitar date from about 500 years ago.
3 exact date
There is some uncertainty about the exact date of the earliest six-string guitar.
4 shape and dimensions
The early nineteenth century… the time period during which six-string guitars began taking on their modern shape and dimensions.
5 patent
George Beauchamp received the first patent for an electric guitar in 1936…
6 jazz
…based partially on assistance from jazz musician and guitar innovator Les Paul…
7 fans
…the majority of these people are virtually invisible to most modern guitar fans.
8 five thousand
…guitar-like instruments have been in existence…for more than 5.000 years.
9 visual depictions
…are known primarily from visual depictions, not from the continued existence of music written for them.
10 the lute
A number of these instruments have more in common with the lute than the guitar.
11 authenticity
However, the authenticity of six-string guitars alleged to have been made prior to 1790 is often suspect…
12 luthiers
Thus for nearly two hundred years, luthiers, or guitar makers…
13 solid-body
The majority of present day solid-body electric guitars are still based largely on these three early electric guitar designs.
LISTENING
1 C
The receptionist says it is now free.
(The receptionist says it used to cost £15, so A and B are incorrect.)
2 A
The receptionist says the woman will receive a newsletter every three months.
(The receptionist says,‘information on all the forthcoming events’, so A is incorrect.)
3 B
The receptionist says that when tickets go on sale, they are only available to Friends of the Arts Centre for the first two days.
(The receptionist says,‘So as long as you book early…’but does not mention buying books, so C is incorrect.)
4 A
The receptionist says that they will be offering discounts to members for performances in the Small Theatre.
(The receptionist says ’…there won’t be any discounts for shows in the Main Theatre or films at the Arts Cinema.’So B and C are incorrect.)
5 C
The receptionist says that there will be a special section on the website, once the site has been redesigned.
(The receptionist says,‘You’ll be able to put in your user name and password… ’but does not say they are changing the password, so A is
incorrect.)
6 B
The receptionist says that they ask members to attend four events, but nobody will count and it is totally up to them.
(The receptionist says… ’encourage people to attend events here regularly.’But she does not say they are encouraged to count, so C is
incorrect. The receptionist also says…‘we ask that you attend at least four events a year…if you possibly can.’ Then she says,‘Nobody’s going
to count, though… So A is incorrect).
7 three/3
The woman says that she has visited the Arts Centre three times.
(She has lived in the area for four months.)
8 a concert
The woman says that a friend invited her to a concert.
9 a cinema
The woman says that she didn’t realise the Arts Centre even had a cinema.
10 a tour
The woman says that she thinks a tour would be very interesting.
(The receptionist mentions a free tour, but this exceeds the word count.)
Receptionist: Laverton Arts Centre. How can I help you?Receptionist: Laverton Arts Centre. How can I help you?
Caller: Hello. I’ve been to the Arts Centre a few times recently, and I understand you have this scheme for regular visitors…
Receptionist: Laverton Arts Centre. How can I help you?
Caller: Hello. I’ve been to the Arts Centre a few times recently, and I understand you have this scheme for regular visitors…
Receptionist: The‘Friends of Laverton Arts Centre’. Yes, that’s right.
Hello. I’ve been to the Arts Centre a few times recently, and I understand you have this scheme for regular visitors…
Caller: I wonder if you could tell me a little about it. I mean, how much it costs and what benefits it offers. Things like that.
Caller: I wonder if you could tell me a little about it. I mean, how much it costs and what benefits it offers. Things like that.

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Receptionist: Certainly. Well, first of all the good news is that we’ve recently changed the scheme. It used to cost £15 a yearReceptionist: Certainly. Well, first of all the good news is that we’ve recently changed the scheme. It used to cost £15 a year Q1Q1
but now it’sbut now it’s
free. All you have to do is fill in an application form. You can either come to the Arts Centre and do that here, or you can go to our website
Receptionist: Certainly. Well, first of all the good news is that we’ve recently changed the scheme. It used to cost £15 a year
free. All you have to do is fill in an application form. You can either come to the Arts Centre and do that here, or you can go to our website
and apply online.
. All you have to do is fill in an application form. You can either come to the Arts Centre and do that here, or you can go to our website
and apply online.
Caller: And so what are the benefits of joining?
and apply online.
Caller: And so what are the benefits of joining?
Receptionist: There are actually quite a few. As a Friend of Laverton Arts Centre,
And so what are the benefits of joining?
Receptionist: There are actually quite a few. As a Friend of Laverton Arts Centre, Q2Q2
you’ll receive a newsletter every three months withyou’ll receive a newsletter every three monthsyou’ll receive a newsletter every three months with
information on all the forthcoming events.
Receptionist: There are actually quite a few. As a Friend of Laverton Arts Centre,
Caller: That sounds useful.
Caller: That sounds useful.
Receptionist: You also get priority booking for shows and concerts in the Main Theatre.Receptionist: You also get priority booking for shows and concerts in the Main Theatre.
Caller: Can you explain how that works exactly?
Receptionist: You also get priority booking for shows and concerts in the Main Theatre.
Caller: Can you explain how that works exactly?
Receptionist: Yes, what that means is that,
Can you explain how that works exactly?
Receptionist: Yes, what that means is that, Q3
Q3
when tickets go on sale, for the first two days they’re only available to Friends of the Arts
when tickets go on sale, for the first two days they’re only available to Friends of the Artswhen tickets go on sale, for the first two days they’re only available to Friends of the Arts
Centre. So as long as you book early, you can make sure you get seats.
Receptionist: when tickets go on sale, for the first two days they’re only available to Friends of the Arts
Centre. So as long as you book early, you can make sure you get seats.
Caller: Great! Do you ever offer discounts to Friends of the Centre?
. So as long as you book early, you can make sure you get seats.
Caller: Great! Do you ever offer discounts to Friends of the Centre?
Receptionist: Under the old system, when you had to pay to be a member, we did. Under the new system, there won’t be any discounts for
Great! Do you ever offer discounts to Friends of the Centre?
shows in the Main Theatre or films at the Arts Cinema. Having said that,
shows in the Main Theatre or films at the Arts Cinema. Having said that, Q4
Under the old system, when you had to pay to be a member, we did. Under the new system, there won’t be any discounts for
Q4
we will be offering some discounts to members for performances
Under the old system, when you had to pay to be a member, we did. Under the new system, there won’t be any discounts for
we will be offering some discounts to members for performanceswe will be offering some discounts to members for performances
in the Small Theatre. There’ll be information about this in each issue of the newsletter.
shows in the Main Theatre or films at the Arts Cinema. Having said that, we will be offering some discounts to members for performances
in the Small Theatre. There’ll be information about this in each issue of the newsletter.
Caller: I suppose I can find that information online as well, can I?Caller: I suppose I can find that information online as well, can I?
Receptionist: Absolutely. Actually, we’re redoing our website at the moment. Right now there actually isn’t a special section for Friends of
I suppose I can find that information online as well, can I?
the Arts Centre on the website.
the Arts Centre on the website. Q5
Absolutely. Actually, we’re redoing our website at the moment. Right now there actually isn’t a special section for Friends of
Q5
Once the site’s been redesigned, there will be. You’ll be able to put in your user name and password and
Absolutely. Actually, we’re redoing our website at the moment. Right now there actually isn’t a special section for Friends of
Once the site’s been redesigned, there will be.Once the site’s been redesigned, there will be. You’ll be able to put in your user name and password and
enter a special section just for you.
Once the site’s been redesigned, there will be.
Caller: It sounds excellent! Are there any requirements, though? I mean, as a member, do I have to do anything?
Caller: It sounds excellent! Are there any requirements, though? I mean, as a member, do I have to do anything?
Receptionist: Yes, sorry. I forgot to mention that. There are no formal requirements at all, though obviously we have this scheme to
It sounds excellent! Are there any requirements, though? I mean, as a member, do I have to do anything?
encourage people to attend events here regularly. So, we ask that you attend at least four events a year, whatever they are, if you possibly
can.
can. Q6
Q6
Nobody’s going to count, though, and it’s totally up to you.
Nobody’s going to count, though, and it’s totally up to you.Nobody’s going to count, though, and it’s totally up to you.
Caller: That sounds fair enough.
Nobody’s going to count, though, and it’s totally up to you.
Caller: That sounds fair enough.
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Receptionist: While you’re here, we’re actually conducting a short survey of people who phone up the Arts Centre. Would you mind if IReceptionist: While you’re here, we’re actually conducting a short survey of people who phone up the Arts Centre. Would you mind if I
asked you a few questions? It’ll only take a couple of minutes.
Receptionist: While you’re here, we’re actually conducting a short survey of people who phone up the Arts Centre. Would you mind if I
Caller: Sure. No problem.
Caller: Sure. No problem.
Receptionist: Thanks a lot. So, how many times have you visited Laverton Arts Centre in the last six months?
Sure. No problem.
Caller: Well, I’ve only lived in the area for the last four months, so not that many times. Er…
Caller: Well, I’ve only lived in the area for the last four months, so not that many times. Er…Q7
Thanks a lot. So, how many times have you visited Laverton Arts Centre in the last six months?
Q7
three, I suppose. Yes, that’s right.
Thanks a lot. So, how many times have you visited Laverton Arts Centre in the last six months?
three, I suppose. Yes, that’s right.three, I suppose. Yes, that’s right.
Receptionist: Fine. And how did you first find out about the Arts Centre?
Well, I’ve only lived in the area for the last four months, so not that many times. Er…
Caller: Let me think. Oh yes,
Caller: Let me think. Oh yes, Q8
Fine. And how did you first find out about the Arts Centre?
Q8
a friend invited me to a concert, and I came with her.
Fine. And how did you first find out about the Arts Centre?
a friend invited me to a concert, and I came with her.
Receptionist: Have you ever seen a film at the Arts Cinema here?
Let me think. Oh yes,
Caller: No, I haven’t, to be honest. In fact, until you mentioned it earlier,
Caller: No, I haven’t, to be honest. In fact, until you mentioned it earlier, Q9Q9
I didn’t realise you even had a cinema.I didn’t realise you even had a cinema.I didn’t realise you even had a cinema.
Receptionist: One more question. If we offered a free tour of the Arts Centre, including things such as going backstage to look at the
No, I haven’t, to be honest. In fact, until you mentioned it earlier, I didn’t realise you even had a cinema.
dressing rooms, would you be interested in going on it?
Caller: Oh yes, definitely.
Caller: Oh yes, definitely. Q10
Q10
I think a tour like that would be very interesting! I’d even pay for it!
I think a tour like that would be very interesting!I think a tour like that would be very interesting! I’d even pay for it!
Receptionist: That’s great. Thank you very much for your time.
Oh yes, definitely. I think a tour like that would be very interesting!
Caller: Thank you!
Caller: Thank you!
SPEAKING
WRITING
Model answer
The table illustrates four reasons why adults in the UK have attended arts events over the past twenty years. The major reason over the
whole twenty-year period was a desire to see a specific performer or artist; while the least important reason was attending arts events for
work-related reasons.
The percentage of people who attended events out of a desire to see a particular performer has remained relatively stable throughout the
twenty-year period; varying from 58% twenty years ago to 56% today.
On the other hand, the percentage of people accompanying children has shown a significant increase, from 9% 20 years ago to just under
a quarter today. As far as those who attended arts events because of special occasions or celebrations are concerned, the percentage fell
slightly from 27% 20 years ago to 20% a decade ago, dropping dramatically to 9% today.
There has been a slight increase in the percentage of people attending arts events for work or business, from 6% 20 years ago to just over
10% today.
Overall, there has been a rise in people attending events in order to accompany children and for work-related reasons, while fewer people
choose to attend an arts event as a form of celebration. (207 words)

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Unit 2: Societies
Reading skills for IELTS: multiple choice
Ex A
1 YES
The difference in the years 1911 and 1948 is 37 years.
2 NO
There is no mention of people’s opinion of the suggestion.
3 NO
Unemployment is mentioned, but not that it increased.
4 NO
Charities and local authorities are mentioned, but not that the former were given money by the latter.
5 YES
Poor people received aid from local authorities (and charities).
Ex B
1 (people should pay national insurance every week)
2 ✔ enjoy benefits when they are sick
3 ✔ had been some system of aid…from charities
4 (local authorities provided a system of aid)
Ex C
1 B
(A and C are not mentioned. D is the opposite in meaning.)
2 A
(B and D are not mentioned. C is the opposite in meaning.)
Ex D
1 poverty
combat – fight against
2 (serious) economic hardship
face problem – suffering
3 get food shipments sent
try to do – campaigned to
4 1995
reform – reorganised
5 international co-operation
hope to improve – enable better
Ex E
1 B
Oxfam campaigned to get food shipments sent to Greece, when it started life in 1942.
(A is not correct because protesting against government policy is not mentioned; C is irrelevant to the question as selling second-hand
goods is how Oxfam grew; D refers to how Oxfam is now globally active.)
2 A
Oxfam was reorganised in 1995 to enable better international cooperation.
(B refers to how Oxfam is involved in issues, such as emergencies, not why it was reformed; C refers to how shops selling second-hand goods
in Britain became a familiar sight; D is irrelevant to the question as Oxfam’s involvement in different issues is irrelevant to why it reformed in
1995.)
Wordbank: Text vocabulary
1 system 2 insurance 3 benefit 4 care 5 developing 6 rights
Listening skills for IELTS: short-answer questions
Ex A
1 b
How long has indicates a period of time.
2 d
The main thing indicates the most important function.
3 c
Ignorant of indicates something people don’t know much about.
4 a
Problems indicates difficulties people face.
Ex B
1 ten years
The woman says that the service has been going on for ten years now.

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2 advice
Even though the woman does say they give some practical help, she then says that their main function is to provide advice.
3 UK law
The woman says students don’t know much about UK law.
4 accommodation
The woman mentions accommodation, and then explains it is probably the single biggest issue facing people who need help.
Okay… I’d like to welcome you all to the Overseas Student Welfare Service, and just give you some idea of what we offer and how you canOkay… I’d like to welcome you all to the Overseas Student Welfare Service, and just give you some idea of what we offer and how you can
get involved. It’s great to see that so many of you have turned up today to offer your help. I know that many of you are overseas students
Okay… I’d like to welcome you all to the Overseas Student Welfare Service, and just give you some idea of what we offer and how you can
yourselves and I’m sure you’ll find it a very satisfying experience.
yourselves and I’m sure you’ll find it a very satisfying experience.
Q1Q1
The service has been going for ten years now, although of course the university has always offered help to students from both insideThe service has been going for ten years now,The service has been going for ten years now, although of course the university has always offered help to students from both inside
and outside the UK. With increasing numbers of students arriving from outside the EU, though, we decided that it was important to have a
The service has been going for ten years now, although of course the university has always offered help to students from both inside
specific service to cater for their needs.
specific service to cater for their needs.
Now, what is the service all about and what do we do? Well, it’s important to remember that we give some practical help, such as providingNow, what is the service all about and what do we do? Well, it’s important to remember that we give some practical help, such as providing
small amounts of money,
Now, what is the service all about and what do we do? Well, it’s important to remember that we give some practical help, such as providing
small amounts of money, Q2
Q2
but our main function is to provide advice. Students come to us with their problems and hopefully our advice
but our main function is to provide advice.but our main function is to provide advice. Students come to us with their problems and hopefully our advice
helps them to deal with the situation. You have to remember that many people who come here
small amounts of money, but our main function is to provide advice. Students come to us with their problems and hopefully our advice
helps them to deal with the situation. You have to remember that many people who come here Q3
Students come to us with their problems and hopefully our advice
Q3
as students don’t know much about UK
Students come to us with their problems and hopefully our advice
as students don’t know much about UK
law, which can be very different from the situation in their own country. Don’t worry if you yourself don’t know much about it right now,
helps them to deal with the situation. You have to remember that many people who come here
law, which can be very different from the situation in their own country. Don’t worry if you yourself don’t know much about it right now,law, which can be very different from the situation in their own country. Don’t worry if you yourself don’t know much about it right now,law
because of course we will train you if you decide to volunteer for the service. We will make sure you understand how UK law affects overseas
, which can be very different from the situation in their own country. Don’t worry if you yourself don’t know much about it right now,
students, particularly in
students, particularly in Q4
Q4
the area of accommodation, which is probably the single biggest issue facing the people who come to us for help.
the area of accommodation, which is probably the single biggest issue facing the peoplethe area of accommodation, which is probably the single biggest issue facing the people who come to us for help.
Ex C
Sample answers
socialising/using English/keeping up with the work/understanding British life/the food/missing home or friends
Ex D
Students should tick the following, or paraphrases of the following: being away from home/feeling lonely/not making friends/feeling shy/
not understanding customs
For many of the people who come to us for help, this is the first time they’ve lived away from home. It’s a very big change to leave not onlyFor many of the people who come to us for help, this is the first time they’ve lived away from home. It’s a very big change to leave not only
home but your home country, and they often feel lost, confused and lonely.
For many of the people who come to us for help, this is the first time they’ve lived away from home. It’s a very big change to leave not only
home but your home country, and they often feel lost, confused and lonely. Q1
Q1
We call this‘culture shock’, and it’s a real problem. I’m sure
We call this‘culture shock’, and it’s a real problem.We call this‘culture shock’, and it’s a real problem. I’m sure
some of you have similar experiences. You’ll get the chance to discuss those in groups later. Of course, all of the overseas students who
home but your home country, and they often feel lost, confused and lonely. We call this‘culture shock’, and it’s a real problem.
attend the university have good English skills, so there isn’t usually a language problem. However,
attend the university have good English skills, so there isn’t usually a language problem. However, Q2
Q2
it can still be hard for students who
it can still be hard for students who
come from outside the EU to make friends. They don’t know the customs and are often very shy about approaching people because they’re
attend the university have good English skills, so there isn’t usually a language problem. However,
come from outside the EU to make friends. They don’t know the customs and are often very shy about approaching people because they’re
afraid of appearing rude. One of the functions of the Overseas Student Welfare Service is to help those people fit in.
. They don’t know the customs and are often very shy about approaching people because they’re
Finally, I’d like to tell you what working for the service involves. The service runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Wednesday and
Sunday, and
Sunday, and Q3
Q3
you’ll be expected to work for three hours once a month. Of course, you can do more if you wish, but that’s the minimum
you’ll be expected to work for three hours once a monthyou’ll be expected to work for three hours once a month. Of course, you can do more if you wish, but that’s the minimum
we ask you to do. Before you start, though,
Sunday, and you’ll be expected to work for three hours once a month
we ask you to do. Before you start, though, Q4
you’ll be expected to work for three hours once a monthyou’ll be expected to work for three hours once a month
Q4
we need to train you. That all takes place at the weekend, so you don’t need to worry about
you’ll be expected to work for three hours once a month. Of course, you can do more if you wish, but that’s the minimum
we need to train you. That all takes place at the weekendwe need to train you. That all takes place at the weekend, so you don’t need to worry about
missing any lectures. Now, does anyone have any questions?
we ask you to do. Before you start, though, we need to train you. That all takes place at the weekend
missing any lectures. Now, does anyone have any questions?
Ex E
1 culture shock
The woman says this is called ’culture shock’.
2 make friends
The woman says it can be hard for students from outside the EU to make friends. (‘approaching people’doesn’t fit grammatically)
3 once a month
The woman says they will be expected to work once a month.
(It is not any of the other times mentioned, as only once a month answers the question‘How often?’)
4 at the weekend
The woman says they will be trained at the weekend.
(‘weekend’is insufficient - a preposition is needed)
AudioscriptAudioscript
Repeat of CD1, 9
Audioscript
Repeat of CD1, 9Repeat of CD1, 9
Wordbank
1 f 2 a 3 c 4 e 5 b 6 d
Speaking skills for IELTS: expressing and justifying opinions
Grammarbank: Talking about the past
1 moved 2 came 3 lived/were living/had been living 4 was built/has been built
5 created 6 were waiting/had been waiting/have been waiting
Ex A
Students’own answers.

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Ex B
a ✔ The woman gives examples of house prices.
b ✔ The woman agrees with the local mayor’s opinion.
d ✔ The woman says that house prices have doubled.
First of all, I believe the area where I live is a fairly typical residential area. I think it’s becoming a more desirable place to live becauseFirst of all, I believe the area where I live is a fairly typical residential area. I think it’s becoming a more desirable place to live becauseaa
thethe
cost of housing is going up all the time. Apparently,
First of all, I believe the area where I live is a fairly typical residential area. I think it’s becoming a more desirable place to live because
cost of housing is going up all the timecost of housing is going up all the time. Apparently, b
b
house prices have doubled in the last five years, so it’s becoming quite an expensive
house prices have doubled in the last five yearshouse prices have doubled in the last five years, so it’s becoming quite an expensive
place to live. There are a few shops, but
cost of housing is going up all the time. Apparently,
place to live. There are a few shops, but c
. Apparently,
c
I agree with the local mayor when he says that we need to build more places for children to play.
. Apparently, house prices have doubled in the last five years, so it’s becoming quite an expensive
I agree with the local mayor when he saysI agree with the local mayor when he says that we need to build more places for children to play.
As far as I’m concerned, the most enjoyable aspect of living around here is that the people are very friendly. If you need someone to keep an
place to live. There are a few shops, but I agree with the local mayor when he says that we need to build more places for children to play.
eye on your place while you’re away on holiday, for instance, or you need someone to help look after the children, there always seems to be
a neighbour who’s happy to help.
a neighbour who’s happy to help.
Wordbank: Speaking
1 concerned 2 From 3 In 4 me 5 tend 6 personal
Ex C
Pronunciation: Phrasal stress 1
As far as I’m concerned
From my point of view
In my opinion
It seems to me that
I tend to think that
My personal opinion is that
As far as I’m concerned, young people in this area get blamed for too many things.As far as I’m concerned, young people in this area get blamed for too many things.
From my point of view, the area needs more police officers on the streets.
As far as I’m concerned, young people in this area get blamed for too many things.
In my opinion, local people don’t do enough to help themselves.
It seems to me that there’s a real problem with unemployment in this area.
I tend to think that crime isn’t such a big problem as a lot of people think it is.
My personal opinion is that people in this area are very friendly.
My personal opinion is that people in this area are very friendly.
Writing skills for IELTS: presenting and justifying an opinion
Grammarbank: Conceding and contrasting
1 In spite of coming from good families, some young people get involved in crime./In spite of the fact (that) they come from good families,
some young people get involved in crime.
2 Although they come from good families, some young people get involved in crime.
3 Despite the fact (that) they come from good families, some young people get involved in crime.
4 Even though they come from good families, some young people get involved in crime.
Wordbank: Writing
1 hold 2 formed 3 come 4 take 5 reached
Ex A
The essay was written in response to Task B. (It does not mention any causes of crime.)
Ex B
1 My own personal view is that…
2 This belief is based on…
3…to take one instance…
Ex C
Introducing an opinion Justifying an opinion Presenting an example
I am of the view that…
From my perspective…
I am convinced that…
The reason for this is that…
The basis for this view is…
Consider, say…
One instance of this is…
Take, for instance…
Ex D
based from research – on
for instant – instance
I convinced that - am convinced
In spite this – of this
Ex E
Students’own answers

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Ex F
Students’own answers
EXAM PRACTICE
READING
1 A
As food and the serving…began to assume more social significance, the eating manners of the diners changed also.
(B, C and D are incorrect as there is no mention of the amount of food eaten, the time taken, or changing tastes in dishes.)
2 C
Eating manners developed when the fashionable were instructing others how to use their eating utensils, and the common people began
to pattern their behaviour at the dinner table after the wealthy.
(A is incorrect as it is not mentioned if utensils were more practical or not; B is incorrect as there is no mention of the shape of the utensils;
D is incorrect as cooking methods/developments are not mentioned.)
3 C
After eating, or breaking bread, people are under an obligation to protect one another if they are in danger.
(A is incorrect as there is no mention of health benefits; B is incorrect as eating and drinking was an elementary form of hospitality, not
civilisation; D is incorrect as only an example of a higher social rank complimenting a lower rank is mentioned.)
4 A
Among all cultures…it has never been good form to refuse the offer of food or drink.
(B is incorrect as there is no mention of offering the host food; C is incorrect as wanting too much food is not mentioned, only refusal; D is
incorrect as whether people like bread or not is not mentioned.)
5 D
Water was provided several times during the course of the meal for washing the hands.
(A is incorrect as water was provided so they [the guests] might freshen themselves; B is incorrect as the guests washed themselves. There
is no mention of the host washing; C is incorrect as there is no mention of washing each other.)
6 a finger bowl
This custom has survived today…in which a finger bowl with a flower petal in the water is brought to guests…
7 a special servant
Egyptians were welcomed to a dinner party by a special servant…
8 the evening meal
…but they frequently had visitors for the evening meal.
9 wreath of flowers
…servants draped the members of the dinner party with a wreath of flowers…
10 ceremonial washing
…a ceremonial washing that began with the highest in rank and ended with the lowest.
LISTENING
1 four/4 years
Liz says this is the fourth year of Sport Aid.
2 developing countries
Liz says the main reason for its existence is to raise money for developing countries.
3 (a) water supply
Liz says a village in Chad now has a water supply.
4 education
Liz says education is seen as key to development.
5 (at) City Stadium
Liz says the biggest attraction is a football match, which will be at City Stadium.
6 comfortable clothes
Liz says it is best to make sure everyone is in comfortable clothes.
7 C
Liz says contact details are available from the council website, who are the organisers.
(Liz does not mention a radio station so A is not the answer; details are from the council website (internet), not town hall (offices) so B is
not the answer.)
8 A
Liz says you’ll stand more chance of approval if you come up with a sport that is new to people.
(Liz suggests not to go for anything too costly, so B is not the answer; Liz suggests new sports so C is not the answer.)
9 A
Liz says the council is not able to supply bats or balls or anything else i.e. equipment.
(Liz says the council might be able to help out with prizes as well as publicising it on the website, so B and C are not the answer.)
10 B
Liz says organisers do need to live in the Redgate area.
(Liz does say one restriction so A is not the answer; Liz says that people under 18 can organise events if an adult, such as a parent, signs
forms and handles money for them, so C is not the answer.)

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